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Day Trip to Lingmala Falls in Mahabaleshwar

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Mahabaleshwar is one of the must visit weekend gateway near Pune, which has multiple options like Fort (Purandar fort), Valley (Tapola- ‘The Mini Kashmir’), Lake (Venna Lake) and Waterfall (Lingmala waterfall).

Scenic Lingmala Waterfall

Last time we visited Mahabaleshwar it was summer season so we skipped Lingmala waterfall. So this place was first in the list for this monsoon season and finally we managed to plan a quick day trip in this monsoon season. Road conditions are not that great during monsoon in Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar due to heavy rainfall in this area.

Sign board at Lingmala Waterfall

Lingmala waterfall is in Panchgani area, there are proper steps built which take you right up to the falls and it is 20-25 mins of walk. It is a magnificent waterfall with lovely view of multiple valleys. The best time to visit Lingmala waterfall is July to October during monsoon season. During the entire rainy season it has a great flow of water and full of natural beauty and pleasant climate.

Chota Dhabdhaba (Small waterfall)

After entrance, there are proper directions which lead you to two main attractions as Chota Dhabdhaba (Small waterfall) to the left and Bada Dhabdhaba (Big waterfall) to the right.

Chota Dhabdhaba @ Lingmala waterfall

We took the left turn first to visit the Chota Dhabdhaba; this is the originating point of the waterfall. It is a clean pond where many small waterfalls meet and people enjoy bathing and having a break here.

Chota Dhabdhaba @ Lingmala waterfall

It is the best opportunity to get wet and drench in this waterfall. If you are planning to enjoy the shower in this water flow, first visit this place and bring your towel and changing clothes with you.

Myself

Chota Dhabdhaba @ Lingmala waterfall

After spending some time we went on the other side of the waterfall for Bada Dhabdhaba and followed the stairs-route to trek the top of the waterfall, from where everyone just enjoy the scenic views of Bada Dhabdhaba (Big waterfall) that descends from the cliff and eye-soothing green valley along with a series of waterfalls.

Bada Dhabdhaba (Big waterfall)

Scenic valleys at Lingmala falls

Bada Dhabdhaba (Big waterfall)

Scenic view of Lingmala waterfall

Me and my wife

Scenic views

How to reachFrom Pune, take the Mumbai-Bangalore Highway road towards Satara, take the right turn to Wai/ Panchgani and follow the road till Mapro Garden. You can enjoy the breakfast at Mapro. Then drive around 6 kms and then take the sharp left with the sign board for Lingmala waterfall and after following the road for another 2 km you will reach the Lingmala waterfalls entry gate.